Model Elyse Knowles, who won last year’s season of The Block with partner Josh Barker, has just landed a major deal as the face of swimwear label Seafolly.

“Dreams do come true! I am literally bouncing out of my seat to be able to finally share the news that I am the new face of Seafolly Australia,” Knowles wrote on Instagram earlier this month. “I couldn’t be more honoured and appreciative of this incredible opportunity.”

On Thursday, Knowles shared the intense workout regimen she put her body through in the lead-up to the photo shoot.

“When I find out I’ve booked a big gig, the first thing I do is sit down and plan out a ‘health kick’. It’s not about losing weight — it’s about toning up and feeling my best,” Knowles wrote on her blog.

“I was training heaps in the lead-up to Seafolly. Up to two to three times a day on occasions. From HIIT classes, to weight classes, to long and brisk walks with my puppy.

“When I was training, I would say to myself, ‘SEAFOLLY, SEAFOLLY!’ This little chant kept me strong and focused during each session. When I thought I couldn’t go any harder, I’d picture the years of hard work to get myself here and just keep on pushing. Your body can do amazing things when you set your mind to something,” she wrote.

She admitted she pushed her body hard in order to achieve these results.

“Towards the end, right before the shoot I started to feel quite exhausted. I always listen to my body, 100 per cent of the time. So when the fatigue hit, I slowed it down quite a lot,” she wrote.

“There is no point getting this far and then burning out. Your health needs to come first always. No ifs or buts … No excuses. Keep in mind though, this is NOT my usual weekly workout. This baby is for campaign prep! She’s a toughie!”

This is her weekly workout routine, which includes one rest day on Sundays.